Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 67/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5160); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,540,240); the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) by 20 points (87/100 vs 67/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)

Performance 74
Display 90
Camera 44
Battery 71
Portability 56
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) better?

  • Lighter: 201g vs 224g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1540240
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1967
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5401
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 67W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 71/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 20 points higher (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity): The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1540240 3950082
Geekbench Single 1967 3639
Geekbench Multi 5401 11047
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3200 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 67W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 5 MP 200 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 201 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)

  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)

  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
67/100
1540240 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +61.0%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) by 61.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (98/100 vs 74/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (87/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) by 20 points (87/100 vs 67/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 74/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.